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One dead in Millville fire

Fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire that resulted in $10,000 in damages.

One person was found dead after firefighters responded to a Millville home fire Nov. 27.

Firefighters from Millville, Bethany Beach and Frankford responded to the home at about 1 p.m. in the 36000 block of Club House Road to find the home ablaze. One person was found dead inside the home, said Michael Chionchio, assistant state fire marshal.

Chionchio estimated the fire caused $10,000 in damages. There were no other injuries, he said.

The deceased resident has not been identified; the body was sent to the Division of Forensic Science for identification.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal continues to investigate the cause of the fire.